Engineering Specialist

Full-time - Mid Level

Batesville, SC

Hospitals

About the position

This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of plumbing, HVAC equipment, life safety equipment, pumps, exhaust fans, pneumatic tube systems, building automation, Med Gas systems, electrical equipment, and nurse call systems. This position may also require utilizing an auger machine, compressed air, refrigeration equipment, and various mobile commercial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform both unscheduled and preventive maintenance-related mechanical repairs to include packaged A/C and heating equipment, air handling units, pneumatically controlled thermostat systems, boilers, chillers, generators, pneumatic tube systems, variable air volume boxes, and other mechanical and electrical equipment comprising the hospital's utility system.
• Maintain assigned equipment in a safe and orderly manner and respond to emergency calls. Perform PM duties to all assigned equipment and enter information into appropriate work order system.
• Perform required testing of backup generator system, boilers, and chillers. Must be proficient in automatic transfer switch technology and the maintenance of both transfer switches and generators.
• Respond to emergency calls and assist qualified technicians and other trained professionals on ETO gas Med Gas/Vacuum leaks, Power outages, HVAC, Plumbing, fire response, etc. Must demonstrate proficiency in all mechanical-related tasks in order to participate in the call-back program.
• Ensure that DHEC and Joint Commission standards are followed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
• 5 years of experience working in a maintenance setting required.

Nice-to-haves

• License in one or more of the following preferred: Journeyman Plumber, Journeyman Electrician, Licensed Stationary Engineer, or Mechanical/HVAC (Unlimited Air Conditioning).
• Certification with EPA, NICET, or Med Gas strongly preferred.